On Monday, June 23, The Serica Initiative was honored to host an intimate CEO Dinner in New York City with Patrick Zhong, Founding Managing Partner of M31 Capital. See the below interview for more insights that he shared with our CINGS members.

Before an engaged audience of 20 senior leaders and entrepreneurs, Patrick delivered a captivating talk exploring China’s evolving role in the global economy. He shared insights into the country’s expanding influence across supply chain innovation and advanced manufacturing—highlighting how these capabilities are redefining industries worldwide.

Patrick also offered an illuminating look into his investment philosophy, describing how he evaluates companies for potential and resilience in a shifting geopolitical landscape. The evening concluded with a lively discussion, as guests exchanged perspectives on emerging trends shaping the U.S.-China relationship and the future of innovation.

We are grateful to Patrick Zhong for his candor and thought leadership, and to all our attendees for making this gathering such a rich exchange of ideas. If you are interested in becoming a CEO dinner member of this exclusive group, please email us at CEOdinners@sericainitiative.org.